The Strategic Growth Allocation portfolio is Sizemore Capital’s answer to traditional asset allocation. It invests primarily using ETFs. The portfolio is appropriate for risk-averse investors that prefer a more passive "buy and hold" strategy that is consistent with their risk and return goals. My goal is to achieve returns comparable to the S&P 500 Index while potentially taking on less risk.

Research

Using historical returns data, I construct my Strategic Growth Allocation portfolio using asset classes I believe to be attractive long-term investments. The non-traditional asset classes I use tend to have relatively low correlations to the broader stock market as measured by the S&P 500 Index. I choose ETFs for inclusion in this portfolio that I personally believe correctly represent the asset classes covered.

Sell discipline

Positions in the portfolio are usually closed for one of the following two reasons. - I have made a major strategic change to the allocation and have decided to eliminate an asset class. - I have identified a new security that is a better match for the exposure that I am seeking.

About Sizemore Capital

Sizemore Capital Management LLC is a registered investment advisory firm located in Dallas, Texas. Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of the firm.

Investment process

Sizemore Capital Management generally takes a top-down, macro approach to the investment process. I attempt to identify durable macro trends and choose attractively-priced investments that stand to benefit from those trends. I take a global approach; all international markets and industries are considered for investment.

How I got started

I am a long-time financial writer and I founded Sizemore Capital Management in 2008 to grant my readers access to my investment insights.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and all investments, including those in this portfolio, involve the risk of loss, including loss of principal and a reduction in earnings.

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This portfolio was launched on IBKR Asset Management on September 29, 2011.

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